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IN LIEU OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING

MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2012

I. CITY CLERK

II. MAYOR 1. NEWS RELEASE. StarTran’s 31-consecutive day passes now less expensive. 2. Executive Order. Administrative Regulation No. 34 establishing a system and procedure for

reviewing and annually making technical and minor, non-controversial substantive revisions toCity ordinances to insure City ordinances are current and accurate.

3. NEWS RELEASE. Hispanic heritage read-in set for October 9th. 4. NEWS RELEASE. Recycling site temporarily relocates. 5. NEWS RELEASE. ARRR! Pirate to visit Lincoln City Libraries.

CITY OMBUDSMAN1. City Ombudsman’s reply to Fred and Marilynne Bergman (Directors’ agenda October 1, 2012,

under Correspondence from Citizens, Number 1) regarding the City Dividend for UtilityOwnership.

III. DIRECTORS

PLANNING COMMISSION1. Action by the Planning Commission, October 3, 2012.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT1. Administrative approvals by the Planning Director from September 25, 2012 through October 1,

2012.

PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES1. Letter from Miki Esposito, Director of Public Works and Utilities, to Scott Sullivan, Erickson

Sullivan Architects, giving detailed explanation of the newly constructed N Street right-of-way.(Scott Sullivan letter listed in Directors’ Agenda of September 24, 2012, under Correspondencefrom Citizens, No. 1)

PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES/ENGINEERING1. ADVISORY. Asphalt Lay Down. Yolande Avenue; Cornhusker Highway - 20th Street. 20th Street;

Yolande Avenue - Cornhusker Highway. Project No. 540619. 2. ADVISORY. Water main replacement project, No. 702743. Havelock Avenue - Touzalin Avenue

to 61st Street and Morrill Avenue.

IV. COUNCIL MEMBERS

JON CAMP1. Correspondence from Councilman Camp on modifications to legislation regarding the uniform

ordinance. Included is letter from Bruce Stahl raising the question of solicitation in uniform.

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2. Reply from Safety Director Tom Casady stating no ordinance would be needed to authorize off-duty police or firefighters to wear personal t-shirts to solicit a donation. a) Reply to Director Casady.

3. Email from Councilman Camp to City Attorney Rod Confer stating his interest in amendingpending legislation regarding City personnel wearing uniforms on off-duty solicitations.

4. Reply from City Attorney Rod Confer offering ideas of what could be implemented on the uniformordinance, if requested.

V. MISCELLANEOUS

VI. CORRESPONDENCE FROM CITIZENS1. InterLinc correspondence from Karen de Alba on their positive, and negative, views of their

college visit to Lincoln. 2. Community Health Endowment elects officers and welcomes new trustees. 3. John Condon letter. Attends Nebraska football games for last 50 years. All meters around 12th and

P streets either capped or have busses parked. Free up the meters for the Nebraska home games.

VII. ADJOURNMENT

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PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES

StarTran, 710 “J” Street, Lincoln, NE 68508, 402-441-7185

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 1, 2012

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kitty Elliott, StarTran, 402-441-8469

STARTRAN’S 31-CONSECUTIVE DAY PASSES

NOW LESS EXPENSIVE

The reduced rate for StarTran’s 31-consecutive day passes went into effect today. The price forregular 31-consecutive day passes has dropped from $45 to $17, and the price for 31-consecutiveday Handi-Van passes has dropped from $90 to $34. Prices for the low-income 31 consecutiveday passes remain the same.

The 31-consecutive day passes can be purchased at the StarTran office, 710 “J” St., duringregular business hours, 8 a.m to 4 p.m. weekdays. StarTran accepts only cash or checks. Theregular 31-consecutive day passes also can be purchased at the following locations:• Hy-Vee, Russ’s Markets, IGA Marketplace, Save Mart and Sun Mart stores• League of Human Dignity, 1701 “P” Street• Lincoln Electric System, 1040 “O” Street• Water office, County City Building, 555 S. 10th St• Downtown branches of Bank of the West and Wells Fargo• Union Bank, 3643 S. 48th and 121 S. 13th

31-consecutive day Handi-Van passes also are available at the League of Human Dignity, SaveMart, Russ’s Markets and the Hy-Vee at 27th and Superior.

For a complete list of bus pass outlets, visit startran.lincoln.ne.gov and click on “routes andfares” or call 402-476-1234.

The lower fares for the 31-consecutive day passes were included in the City budget in an effort toincrease ridership and offer savings to residents who choose public transit. Another effort toincrease StarTran ridership by six percent this fiscal year is student service through a newcontract with UNL. As part of the contract, StarTran will increase service on the #24 Holdregeroute from four to eight buses starting in January 2013.

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LINCOLN CITY LIBRARIES

136 S. 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508, 402-441-8500


FOR MORE INFORMATION: Barbara Hansen, Lincoln City Libraries, 402-441-8512

HISPANIC HERITAGE READ-IN SET FOR OCTOBER 9

The public is invited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Lincoln City Libraries with a Read-In at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 9 at Walt Branch Library, 6701 So. 14th Street. Lincolnresidents from a variety of Hispanic backgrounds are volunteering to share part of their culture byreading stories and poems.

The observance of Hispanic Heritage Week started in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson andwas expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover the period from September 15through October 15. The observance celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions ofAmericans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and SouthAmerica.

More information is available at lincolnlibraries.org.

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PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES DEPARTMENTRecycling Office, 2400 Theresa Street, Lincoln, NE 68521, 402-441-7043

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 2, 2012FOR MORE INFORMATION: Gene Hanlon, Recycling Coordinator, 402-441-7043

RECYCLING SITE TEMPORARILY RELOCATES

The recycling drop-off site at 21st and Monroe Avenue (south of Randolph Car Wash) hastemporarily moved to the southeast corner of 21st and “N” streets, behind the former PeoplesCity Mission Distribution Center. The relocation was necessary because of construction on 21stStreet.

Access to the temporary site is available off of “N” Street just west of the Antelope CreekBridge. The site will remain at this location until 21st Street construction is completed andaccess to the permanent site is restored.

More information on the City’s recycling drop-off program is available at lincoln.ne.gov(keyword: recycle) and by calling the recycling hotline at 402-441-8215.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION: Vicki Wood, Lincoln City Libraries, 402-441-8565

ARRR! PIRATE TO VISIT LINCOLN CITY LIBRARIES

Children are encouraged to “get their pirate on” and meet a deck hand of the deep at Lincoln CityLibraries from October 22 through November 1. The libraries are hosting pirate visits inpartnership with the Lincoln Community Playhouse and its production of “How I Became aPirate.” The pirate storytimes are scheduled for the following time:

• Monday, October 22 - Family Storytime from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Gere Branch Library,2400 S. 56th Street, 402-441-8560

•Tuesday, October 23 and Wednesday, October 24 - Preschool Storytime from 10:30to11 a.m. at Anderson Branch Library, 3635 Touzalin Avenue, 402-441-8540

• Wednesday, October 24 - Preschool Storytime from 2 to 2:30 p.m. at South BranchLibrary, 2675 South Street, 402-441-8570

• Thursday, October 25 - Preschool Storytime from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at BennettMartin Public Library, 136 S. 14th Street, 402-441-8566

• Monday, October 29 - Family Storytime from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at Williams BranchLibrary, 5000 Mike Scholl Street, 402-441-8581

• Tuesday. October 30 - Preschool Storytime from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Gere BranchLibrary, 2400 S. 56th Street, 402-441-8560

• Tuesday, October 30 - Preschool Storytime from 7 to 7:30 p.m. at Eiseley BranchLibrary, 1530 Superior Street, 402-441-4250

• Wednesday. October 31 - Preschool Storytime from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Walt BranchLibrary, 6701 S. 14th Street, 402-441-4460

• Thursday, November 1 - Preschool Storytime from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Bethany BranchLibrary, 1810 N. Cotner Blvd, 402-441-8550

More information on Lincoln City Libraries is available at lincolnlibraries.org. More informationon “How I Became a Pirate” and the Lincoln Community Playhouse is available atlincolnplayhouse.com.

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Mary M. Meyer

Subject: FW: Living in Lincoln costs too much

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Bergman: Thank you for writing Mayor Beutler in regard to the line item on your Lincoln Electric System bill regarding the “City Dividend for Utility Ownership”. I understand your frustration with increasing costs, but your estimation of the LES dividend is misplaced. The dividend payment ensures that the City is receiving a fair and reasonable return on its ownership of LES—a $1.2 billion asset. Private utilities typically pay property taxes and a franchise fee to a city where they provide service and a dividend to the shareholders of the utility. By contrast, publicly-owned LES makes “in lieu of tax” payments to the City and other local government units (i.e., the school, county, and others) on an annual basis. Other communities across the nation charge similar types of utility payments. LES administration noted that compared to what other cities receive from their electric utilities, the City of Lincoln’s return on LES has been very low. It is important to note that historically, Lincolnites have enjoyed some of the lowest electric rates in the country. In a recent national survey based on January 1, 2012 rates (that does include the dividend), LES remains near the bottom of these national “rate rankings:” eleventh lowest of 106 cities. LES residential rates are seventh lowest and the commercial/industrial rate classes are 13th lowest. The City does not directly control LES business operations. However, your email comes at a good time as LES is currently seeking customer input on their 2013 proposed budget, rate adjustment. LES will hold a public meeting Oct. 23 on the proposed budget and retail electric rate adjustment. It will be held at LES’ Walter A Canney Service Center (2620 Fairfield) at 7 p.m. If customers are unable to attend, an online open house and additional info will be available Oct. 8 on the LES website at http://www.les.com. This will give you an opportunity to express your concerns directly to LES on the issues you have raised. You may also wish to take advantage of the financial incentives offered through LES’ Sustainable Energy Program to purchase energy-efficient equipment or by following simple energy-saving tips to use energy more efficiently and help reduce LES’ overall demand for energy and efforts to keep rates reasonable. To learn more about LES’ Sustainable Energy Program, go to their website or call 402.473.3270. Your time in bringing your concerns to the attention of Mayor Beutler’s office is greatly appreciated. Please feel free to contact us with questions or concerns about Lincoln City government at any time. Sincerely, Lin Quenzer Ombudsman Office of the Mayor City of Lincoln, Nebraska 555 South 10th Street, Suite 301 Lincoln, NE 68508

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[email protected] 402.441.7511

From: Fred and Marilynne Bergman [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 12:03 PM To: Mayor Subject: Living in Lincoln costs too much I am angry that LES continues to increase rates. In addition to the latest rate increase, we are now paying the city dividend which in my opinion is just another name for a tax. other taxes on my bill are: facility charge and sales tax. My bill this month is $120 +. I really cannot affort any more of your 'CHEAP' rates. We are on Social Security with a small part-time job by my husband, and cannot afford the constant fees, rate increases and dividends that LES and the City are constantly piling on. PLEASE STOP!!!

** ACTION BY PLANNING COMMISSION **October 3, 2012

NOTICE: The Lincoln/Lancaster County Planning Commission will hold a publichearing on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at 1:00 p.m., in Hearing Room112 on the first floor of the County-City Building, 555 S. 10th St., Lincoln,Nebraska, on the following items. For more information, call thePlanning Department, (402) 441-7491.

**PLEASE NOTE: The Planning Commission action is final action on any itemwith a notation of “FINAL ACTION”. Any aggrieved person may appeal FinalAction of the Planning Commission to the City Council or County Board byfiling a Notice of Appeal with the City Clerk or County Clerk within 14 daysfollowing the action of the Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission action on all other items is a recommendation tothe City Council or County Board.

AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2012

[Commissioner Butcher absent]

Approval of minutes of the regular meeting held September 19, 2012. **APPROVED, 5-0(Lust abstained; Butcher absent; Sunderman absent at time of vote)**

1. CONSENT AGENDA:(Public Hearing and Administrative Action)

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: 1.1 Comprehensive Plan Conformance No. 12013, to review a proposed

Page conservation easement as to conformance with the 2040 Lincoln/Lancaster01 County Comprehensive Plan, on property generally bounded by N. 5th to N.

3rd Streets and O to T Streets. *** FINAL ACTION ***Staff recommendation: Conformance with the Comprehensive Plan Staff Planner: Sara Hartzell, 402-441-6371, [email protected] Commission ‘final action’: A FINDING OF CONFORMANCEWITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, 6-0 (Butcher and Sundermanabsent).Resolution No. PC-01304.Resolution being submitted to West Haymarket JPA.

MISCELLANEOUS: 1.2 Street & Alley Vacation No. 12007, to vacate the east-west alley between

Page South 1st Street and South 2nd Street and between N Street and O Street;15 to vacate N Street right-of-way between the east line of South 1st Street and

the west line of South 2nd Street, and to vacate the west 14' of S. 2nd Streetfrom the south line of “O” Street to the north line of M Street.Staff recommendation: Conformance with the Comprehensive Plan Staff Planner: Tom Cajka, 402-441-5662, [email protected] Commission recommendation: A FINDING OFCONFORMANCE WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, 6-0 (Butcher andSunderman absent).Public Hearing before the City Council will be scheduled when theprovisions of Chapter 14.20 have been satisfied and the completion ofa final plat creating lots that front on and have access to public streetsor private roadways.

2. REQUESTS FOR DEFERRAL: None.

3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: None.

4. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION:

ANNEXATION WITH RELATED ITEMS:4.1a Annexation No. 12004, to annex approximately 5 acres, more or less,

Page generally located at S. 84th Street and Amber Hill Road.23 Staff recommendation: Approval

Staff Planner: Brian Will, 402-441-6362, [email protected]’s request for two-week deferral granted, with CONTINUEDPUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION scheduled for Wednesday, October 17,2012, 1:00 p.m.

4.1b Change of Zone No. 12027, from AGR Agricultural Residential District to R-3Page Residential District, on property generally located at S. 84th Street and23 Amber Hill Road.

Staff recommendation: Approval Staff Planner: Brian Will, 402-441-6362, [email protected]’s request for two-week deferral granted, with CONTINUEDPUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION scheduled for Wednesday, October 17,2012, 1:00 p.m.

4.1c Special Permit No. 06001B, an amendment to the Grand TerracePage Community Unit Plan, to expand the boundaries by adding a five acre lot to31 allow approximately 31 additional dwelling units, with a waiver request to cul-

de-sac radius, on property generally located at S. 84th Street and Amber HillRoad. *** FINAL ACTION ***Staff recommendation: Conditional Approval Staff Planner: Brian Will, 402-441-6362, [email protected]’s request for two-week deferral granted, with CONTINUEDPUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION scheduled for Wednesday, October 17,2012, 1:00 p.m.

MISCELLANEOUS: 4.2 Miscellaneous No. 12008, to review the proposed determination that the 1st

Page & Cornhusker Highway Redevelopment Area as set forth in the “1st &49 Cornhusker Highway Redevelopment Area Blight & Substandard

Determination Study” be declared a blighted and substandard area asdefined in the Nebraska Community Development Law. The study areaconsists of an estimated 78 acres, more or less, comprised of mobile homeresidential land use, generally bounded by Cornhusker Highway on thesouth, North 4th Street on the east, Adams Street on the north and North 1st

Street on the west, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.Staff recommendation: Finding that there is a reasonable presence ofsubstandard and blighted conditions Staff Planner: Brandon Garrett, 402-441-6373, [email protected] public hearing.Planning Commission recommendation: A FINDING THAT THERE IS AREASONABLE PRESENCE OF SUBSTANDARD AND BLIGHTEDCONDITIONS, 7-0 (Butcher absent).Public Hearing before City Council tentatively scheduled for Monday,October 29, 2012, 5:30 p.m.

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AT THIS TIME, ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK ON AN ITEMNOT ON THE AGENDA, MAY DO SO

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PENDING LIST: none

Planning Dept. staff contacts:

Stephen Henrichsen, Development Review Manager . 402-441-6374 . . . . [email protected] Cary, Long Range Planning Manager . . . . . . . . 402-441-6364 . . . . . [email protected] Michael Brienzo, Transportation Planner . . . . . . . . 402-441-6369 . . . . . [email protected] Tom Cajka, Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402-441-5662 . . . . . [email protected] Eichorn, Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402-441-7603 . . . . . [email protected] Garrett, Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402-441-6373 . . . . . [email protected] Groshong Hageman, Planner . . . . . 402-441-6361 . . . . . [email protected] Sara Hartzell, Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402-441-6371 . . . . . [email protected] Will, Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402-441-6362 . . . . . [email protected] Zimmer, Historic Preservation Planner . . . . . . . 402-441-6360 . . . . . [email protected]

* * * * * *The Planning Commission meeting

which is broadcast live at 1:00 p.m. every other Wednesdaywill be rebroadcast on Sundays at 1:00 p.m. on 5 City TV, Cable Channel 5.

* * * * *The Planning Commission agenda may be accessed on the Internet at

http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/plan/pcagenda/index.htm

City/County Planning Department555 S. 10th Street, Rm. 213

Lincoln NE 68508 (402) 441-7491

Memorandum Date: g October 2, 2012

To: g City Clerk

From: g Teresa McKinstry, Planning Dept.

Re: g Administrative Approvals

cc: g Jean Preister, Planning Dept.

This is a list of the administrative approvals by the Planning Director from September 25,2012 thru October 1, 2012:

Administrative Amendment No. 12040 to Pre-Existing Special Permit No. 40, approvedby the Planning Director on September 25, 2012, requested by Edward’s Stone, to addbuildings for a stone cutting operation to process stone quarried onsite and initialconstruction of 9,000 square feet, with future expansion to a total of 25,000 square feet withassociated paved parking stalls, on property generally located at S. 54th St. and WittstruckRd.

Waiver No. 12015, approved by the Planning Director on September 27, 2012, requestedby Geanine Bordogna, to extend the time for two years to install sidewalks for Park PlaceEstates 5th Addition. The improvements shall be completed by September 27, 2014.Property is generally located near Van Dorn St. and Normal Blvd.

Administrative Amendment No. 12050 to Use Permit No. 64A, Kensington Office Park,approved by the Planning Director on September 28, 2012, requested by KensingtonCorporation, to increase the square footage from 5,400 to 7,200 square feet and to reducethe square footage on Lot 5 by 1,800 square feet, on property generally located at S. 14th

St. and Old Cheney Rd.

Administrative Amendment No. 12043 to Use Permit No. 97A, Aspen CommercialCenter, approved by the Planning Director on October 1, 2012, requested by OlssonAssociates, to amend the site plan to show a revised lot layout for Lots 1-4 with areallocation of approved floor area as reflected in the revised land use table, but with noincrease in the overall total amount of floor area or trip generation, on property generallylocated near S. 56th St. and Pine Lake Rd.

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City/County Planning Department555 S. 10th Street, Rm. 213

Lincoln NE 68508 (402) 441-7491

Administrative Amendment No. 12045 to Pre-Existing Use Permit No. 9S,Edgewood/Vandervoort, approved by the Planning Director on October 1, 2012, requestedby Olsson Associates, to show a revised lot layout for Lot 9; to adjust the setback betweenLot 9 and the boundary of the use permit from 50 feet to 45 feet; to revise the language soit more clearly states that signs are as allowed by the zoning code; and to note that therestriction on building footprint does not apply to decks, patios and loading docks, onproperty generally located near S. 56th St. and Highway 2.

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October 1, 2012

ASPHALT LAY DOWN

Yolande Avenue; Cornhusker Highway - 20 Streetth

20 Street; Yolande Avenue - Cornhusker Highwayth

Project No. 540619

The Public Works & Utilities Department will be in this area on Saturday, October 13, 2012 laying downasphalt. The work will begin at 7:00 a.m. and will continue until the work is completed (approximately 6 -8 hours).

In the course of completing this work, there will be periods of time when you will not be able to access yourdriveway (i.e. after placement of asphalt until it’s rolled, etc.).

If you have any questions, please contact the project manager at the number listed below.

Project Manager: Ron EdsonPhone: 402-525-9294Email: [email protected]

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mailto:[email protected]

October 3, 2012

Water Main Replacement Project No. 702743Havelock Avenue – Touzalin Avenue to 61 Street and Morrill Avenue st

Next week the City of Lincoln Public Works and Utilities Department will begin construction of a new

water main to replace the existing water main that has fallen into a state of disrepair. The new main

will be located in the street just south of the north curb of Havelock Avenue from Touzalin Avenue

to 61 Street, then turn south in 61 just west of the east curb to Ballard Avenue where it will continuest st

south shifting to behind the curb on the east side of 61 Street from Ballard Avenue to Morrillst

Avenue.

Contractor and Schedule:The Contractor for this project is Valley Corporation. They are scheduled to begin work October 8,

2012 at Touzalin Avenue and Havelock Avenue and proceed east then south along the proposed route.

The entire project is scheduled to be completed by November 30, 2012 weather permitting and barring

any unforeseen conditions.

Project Operation:The majority of the work will be open trench. Once the new main is installed, it will be tested,

disinfected, and private services will be transferred to the new main. There will be a temporary

disruption to your water service during this transfer, and you will be notified when that is scheduled

to occur.

Temporary Inconvenience:We are not anticipating the need to close any streets with this construction. However there will be

lane closures, and parking will be affected. The Contractor will work with the adjacent property owners

to maintain access as much as possible. If you have any questions, please contact the individuals listed

below.

Contacts for the Project:Valley Corporation City of Lincoln Engineering Services

Rob Wells Brian Dittmann

402-957-7063 402-525-5646

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Mary M. Meyer

Subject: FW: uniform ordinance

From: Jon Camp Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 1:55 PM To: Tom K. Casady Cc: John Huff; James W Peschong; Rick D. Hoppe; [email protected]; Mary M. Meyer Subject: FW: uniform ordinance Gentlemen: The email below reinforces the need to rethink the pending legislation. Interestingly, Mr. Stahl suggested the "t-shirt" approach which I mentioned earlier today. I will touch base with Rick Hoppe, my City Council colleagues, and the Law Department to inquire about some modifications to the legislation including (1) restriction to "informal attire such as a t-shirt", (2) any solicitation done on City time must not cause "overtime" due to a lack of personnel, e.g. mandatory fire apparatus staffing, (3) possibly limitation to certain causes, and (4) possibly providing for two (2) individuals to authorize the wearing of apparel (which might not be necessary depending on the wording of #1). Jon Jon A. Camp Lincoln City Council 402.474.1838 (personal office)

From: Bruce Stahl [[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:24 AM To: Jon Camp Subject: uniform ordinance

Jon, a police officer coming into a business in uniform typically will cause a rise in blood pressure and the question "what's wrong?" That the officer was there soliciting for Santa Cop may seem like a relief but an abuse of the uniform. There is nothing to separate a police officer's uniform from his/her official duties. A firefighter standing on a corner in uniform may imply a hazardous spill close by and elicit concern by those passing by. I think the present arrangement to solict funds by wearing an unoffical t-shirt, etc., tells the public the person is not there on an official duty and is being a good citizen supporting what is probably a worthy cause. There is an endorsement, not by the city but by the union, which is probably sufficient to encourage donations. It may be too strong to say wearing the public uniform to support a private cause is an abuse of office but I think it has some of that effect. I see no reason to change the present practice. Take care. Bruce Stahl

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Mary M. Meyer

Subject: FW: uniform ordinance

Tom: Thanks for the clarification. Will greatly simplify matters. Jon

JON A. CAMP Haymarket Square/CH, Ltd. 200 Haymarket Square 808 P Street P.O. Box 82307 Lincoln, NE 68501-2307 Office: 402.474.1838/402.474.1812 Fax: 402.474.1838 Cell: 402.560.1001 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lincolnhaymarket.com

“The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public's money”

Alexis de Tocqueville (French Historian and Political scientist. 1805-1859) Check our reception and event venues at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Apothecary-Lofts-Ridnour-Room/173175799380032 From: Tom K. Casady [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 2:23 PM To: Jon Camp Cc: John Huff; James W Peschong; Rick D. Hoppe; Jon Camp; Mary M. Meyer Subject: Re: uniform ordinance Councilman Camp, You won't need any ordinance to authorize off-duty police officers or firefighters to wear a personal t-shirt to solicit a donation on behalf of MDA or Special Olympics, or any other charitable cause. Tom Casady

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Mary M. Meyer

Subject: Uniform ordinance

Rod: I am interested in amending the pending legislation authorizing City personnel to wear City uniforms on off-duty solicitations. The following concepts come to mind: (1) restriction to "informal attire such as a t-shirt", (2) any solicitation done on City time must not cause "overtime" due to a lack of personnel, e.g. mandatory fire apparatus staffing, (3) possibly limitation to certain causes, and (4) possibly providing for two (2) individuals to authorize the wearing of apparel (which might not be necessary depending on the wording of #1). If #1 is the amended language for off-duty solicitation, then #4 would not be necessary. This also might preclude the need for item #3. Item #2 is aimed to ensure no overtime results in City time is used for solicitations. Your thoughts, please. Jon



Alexis de Tocqueville (French Historian and Political scientist. 1805-1859) Check our reception and event venues at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Apothecary-Lofts-Ridnour-Room/173175799380032

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Mary M. Meyer

Subject: FW: Uniform ordinance

From: Rodney M. Confer Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 4:06 PM To: 'Jon Camp' Cc: '[email protected]'; Tom K. Casady; John Huff; James W Peschong; Don W. Taute Subject: RE: Uniform ordinance Jon: Any of these ideas could be implemented if you would like us to draft them. My own thoughts on these concepts are as follows:

1. The idea of allowing off-duty uniformed personnel to wear their uniforms to participate in worthy causes came from Chief Huff and Director Casady. I think they would like to permit these activities to continue because they build good will among the public for the police and fire departments. As I said at the Council meeting, I don’t think that wearing uniforms for a few hours once or twice a year while off-duty is a significant use of public resources, since the wear and tear is negligible. I’ve copied the chiefs and Director Casady on this response in case they want to provide additional input, since they are really the ones who are affected and wanted this provision.

2. I would certainly expect that a director wouldn’t allow on-duty solicitation that would cause overtime. We could draft an amendment to make certain of that, however, if you feel it’s necessary.

3. It’s difficult to draft a limitation that isn’t over or under inclusive, without knowing what might come up. The solution in the bill is to trust the judgment of the department director or the Mayor to decide whether a request was in the public interest. That would be my preference instead of getting into a laundry list of acceptable charities or types of charities, which might in turn cause other charities to object that they weren’t included.

4. I would think the director of the department, which would be the Police Chief or Fire Chief, would be best able to make this determination, but we could add the Director of Public Safety or the Mayor if the Council felt that an additional level of permission should be required.

I hope these comments are helpful. I will be out of the office on Friday, so if you could let me know if you want something drafted tomorrow that would be helpful, but I’ll make sure Don Taute or someone else is available Friday in case I don’t hear from you Rod. Rodney M. Confer City Attorney

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Mary M. Meyer

From: WebForm [[email protected]]Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 8:11 PMTo: Council PacketSubject: InterLinc: Council Feedback

InterLinc: City Council Feedback for General Council Name: Karen de Alba Address: 1901 Cotton Mill Dr. City: McKinney, Texas 75070 Phone: 214-842-8714 Fax: Email: [email protected] Comment or Question: October 1, 2012 I would like to let you know that my daughter and I came to Lincoln last weekend for a college visit. We traveled from McKinney, Texas to see the University of Nebraska. Our campus visit on Friday was excellent. The University does a great job of promoting their campus. It left a very positive impression on both my daughter and I. The next day, we went to the Nebraska-Wisconsin game. I?m sure you are aware that it was a fantastic game. The spirit in the stadium was amazing. This, also, left a positive impression on us. Before the game, we were able to attend a tailgate with a group of high school friends. While tailgating, three members of our party were ticketed for public consumption. Our party consisted of ages 4 through 75. There was not a single underage drinker in our group. There was not a single intoxicated person in our group. The officers informed us that there were some problems in the neighborhood due to the tailgating. The idea that ticketing three 48 year old, calm, sober men standing six inches over a sidewalk line would be a logical solution to a tailgating problem is ridiculous. I would suggest that they address the thousands of underage drinkers parading past our tailgate tent carrying 18 packs of beer. Or, if they really feel tailgating is an issue, prevent the owners from renting out their parking lots for tailgaters. While the rest of the weekend was a big success, this experience was not. It left us with a very negative impression of the city of Lincoln and their ability to handle problems that might arise by having such a big football program in the city. With so many positives going for the University of Nebraska, I just thought you?d like to know that your police force is not doing their part to contribute to that positive impression. Sincerely, Karen de Alba

DIRECTORS’ AGENDAADDENDUM

MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2012

I. CITY CLERK

II. MAYOR & DIRECTORS CORRESPONDENCE

MAYOR1. NEWS RELEASE. Library to host discussion and voter registration.2. NEWS ADVISORY. Mayor Beutler’s public schedule for the week of October 6th through

October 12, 2012. 3. NEWS RELEASE. City developing Solid Waste Management plan.4. NEWS RELEASE. Fire Prevention Week is October 7th through October 13, 2012. 5. NEWS RELEASE. Lincoln Fire and Rescue Task Force to conduct training exercise.

CHIEF OF STAFF - Rick Hoppe1. Response letter to the Lincoln City Council regarding letter received from County Sheriff

Wagner (Below - Lancaster County Sheriff, No. 1), addressing the proposed interlocalagreement with regard to the 911 Communications Center and certain of the Sheriff’sstatements.

LANCASTER COUNTY SHERIFF1. Letter from Sheriff Wagner regarding changes to the interlocal agreement between the

City of Lincoln and Lancaster County with regard to the 911 Communications Center.

III. DIRECTORS

PARKS AND RECREATION1. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting agenda for October 11, 2012. Minutes of

September 13, 2012 meeting.

IV. COUNCIL MEMBERS

JON CAMP1. Email to Rick Hoppe, Mayor’s Chief of Staff, regarding legislation on solicitation of City staff

for charities. Suggesting public hearing, and solicitations policy, to be discussed by Council. 2. Councilman Camp’s recognition of editorial in Lincoln Journal Star written by Jim

Hansbrough listing concerns of neighborhood/citizens on safety of children when Wal Martmoves to 27th and Grainger, and Councilman Camp’s goal to set meeting with Stone-Ridgerepresentatives, City staff, and Wal Mart representatives.

3. Michaela Maglalang. Neighborhood Stone Ridge meeting, Thursday, October 18th, 7 p.m. atAdams Elementary School. Suggest meeting an hour before.

DIANNA SCHIMEK1. Letter from Michael Draper on city personnel wearing uniforms while soliciting. (Refer to Jon

Camp, No. 1, above)

V. CORRESPONDENCE FROM CITIZENSF:\FILES\CITYCOUN\WP\Addendums 2012\October 2012\Addendum 10.08.12.wpd




FOR MORE INFORMATION: Barbara Hansen, Lincoln City Libraries, 402-441-8512

LIBRARY TO HOST DISCUSSION AND VOTER REGISTRATION

Lincoln City Libraries is hosting a roundtable discussion on politics at noon on Wednesday,October 10 at the Bennett Martin Public Library, 136 So. 14th Street. The discussion is part of Campaign Connection 2012: Voter Voices, an NET News election-year project. The LancasterCounty Election Commission also will register voters at the library from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The roundtable featuring a panel of eight community members will be hosted by Bill Kelly ofNET News. After the discussion, the public is invited to record their thoughts or questions aspart of the Voter Voices project. NET has been gathering comments at libraries and otherlocations throughout the state to share with the candidates and on television, radio, the Internetand social media.

For information on Lincoln City Libraries, visit lincolnlibraries.org.

For more information on Voter Voices, visit votervoices.blogspot.com.

For more information on voter registration, visit lancaster.ne.gov or call 402-441-7311. If youhave changed your name or your address, you must complete a new voter registrationapplication.

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Date: October 5, 2012Contact: Diane Gonzolas, Citizen Information Center, 402-441-7831

Mayor Beutler’s Public ScheduleWeek of October 6 through 12, 2012

Schedule subject to change

Monday, October 8• Mayor’s Neighborhood Roundtable Meeting - 5:30 p.m., Mayor’s Conference Room,

County-City Building, 555 S. 10th St.

Wednesday, October 10• Snyder Industries groundbreaking ceremony, remarks - 3:30 p.m., 6401 N. 63rd St.• Lincoln Police Department Academy graduation, remarks - 7 p.m., Cornhusker Hotel,

333 S. 13th St. (Lancaster Room - lower level)

PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

Solid Waste Operations, 6001 Bluff Road, Lincoln, NE


FOR MORE INFORMATION: Karla Welding, Solid Waste Operations, 402-441-7867

CITY DEVELOPING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

The City of Lincoln has begun efforts to develop a Solid Waste Management Plan for Lincolnand Lancaster County. The Solid Waste Plan 2040 will provide a guide for policy decisionsregarding solid waste management systems, facilities and programs for the next 30 years. Thedevelopment of a comprehensive, integrated solid waste management plan was identified as akey strategy in the Lincoln-Lancaster County 2040 Comprehensive Plan (LPlan 2040), adopted inOctober 2011.

The Solid Waste Plan 2040 is being guided by the Public Works and Utilities Department, theLincoln-Lancaster County Health Department and a 20-member Advisory Committee. TheAdvisory Committee will review the components of the plan, evaluate community input, provideguidance and feedback and propose changes.

Miki Esposito, Director of the City Public Works and Utilities Department, said the average solidwaste generation rate in the City and County averages more than seven pounds per person perday. “Most of us recycle at home and work, and all of us need to get rid of garbage, so this planwill have an impact on our everyday lives,” Esposito said. “The plan will address wastereduction, reuse and recycling in addition to collection, handling and disposal capacity.”

More information on the plan is available on the project website at lincoln.ne.gov (keyword:

solid waste plan) or by calling the project phone number, 402-441-7738. Esposito said publicparticipation will be encouraged at every step in the process. The public can be involved by:• Providing comments online or by phone.• Following the planning effort on Facebook and Twitter at Solid Waste Plan 2040.• Joining the mailing list online or by phone to receive additional information.• Attending an in-person or online public open house. They will be scheduled at key

milestones in the planning process, including the Needs Assessment and the SystemDefinition and Refinement.

• Attending an Advisory Committee meeting. A schedule will be available online.

Esposito said a draft Solid Waste Management Plan is scheduled to be completed by late summer2013. The plan will be submitted to the City-County Planning Commission, the County Boardand the City Council for adoption as a subarea plan in LPlan 2040.

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LINCOLN FIRE AND RESCUE

1801 “Q” St., Lincoln, NE 68508, 402-441-7363


FOR MORE INFORMATION: Fire Chief John Huff, Lincoln Fire and Rescue, 402-441-8350

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK IS OCTOBER 7 THROUGH 13

Lincoln Fire and Rescue (LFR) invites the public to participate in activities planned inconjunction with “Fire Prevention Week” October 7 through 13.

Two events are planned for Wednesday, October 10:

• Fire Chief John Huff will recognize Anna Cooper, a fourth-grader at Maxey ElementarySchool, as the winner of the annual “Learn Not to Burn” poster contest. Chief Huff will present the first place ribbon to her at 9:15 a.m. at the school, 5200 S. 75th St. Thewinning poster will be on display at the County-City Building, 555 S. 10th, for two weeksand also on the City website at fire.lincoln.ne.gov.

• LFR urges Lincoln families to participate in an all-city fire drill at 6 p.m. Fire companies across the city will be stationed in front of fire stations sounding their air horns as a callfor all residents to test their smoke alarms and practice their fire escape plans.

Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 thatkilled more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures andburned more than 2,000 acres.

In addition to the City website, more information on Fire Prevention Week can be found byvisiting the NFPA website at www.firepreventionweek.org.

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LINCOLN FIRE AND RESCUE

1801 “Q” Street, Lincoln, NE 68508, 402-441-8350


FOR MORE INFORMATION: Dan Wright, NE-TF1 Program Manager, 402-441-8799

LINCOLN FIRE AND RESCUE TASK FORCE

TO CONDUCT TRAINING EXERCISE

Nebraska Task Force 1 (NETF1), the Urban Search and Rescue team based at Lincoln Fire andRescue, will conduct a training exercise Sunday, October 14 at the Fire Protection Building atSoutheast Community College, 8800 “O” Street. The exercise is based on a building collapse ina contaminated environment.

The task force will be engaged in operations to assess, identify and locate the source of thecontamination; to search for and rescue simulated victims using specialized tools and equipmentfor operating in a contaminated environment; and to follow appropriate decontaminationprocedures. About 70 people will be involved with various components of the task force,including task force command, communications, medical, search, rescue, hazardous materialsand logistics.

More information on NETF1 is available at lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: usar).

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Members of the media are invited to attend the training exercise

between 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. For more information,

contact NE-TF1 Program Manager Danny Wright at 402-441-8799.

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From: Rick D. HoppeSent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 7:19 PMTo: 'Jon Camp'; [email protected]; '[email protected]'; DiAnna R. Schimek;

'[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; 'R. Adam Hornung'Cc: Mary M. Meyer; Council Packet; '[email protected]'; Terry T. Wagner; Commish; Brent T.

Smoyer; Bernie Heier; Jane M. Raybould; Rodney M. ConferSubject: Response to 911 Center Letter

October 7th, 2012 Adam Hornung, Chair Lincoln City Council 555 So. 10th Street Lincoln, NE 68508 Dear Chairman Hornung, We are writing in response to a letter sent to Council by Sheriff Wagner. We thought it was important for the City Council to understand what we hoped to accomplish with the proposed interlocal agreement between the City of Lincoln and Lancaster County with regard to the 911 Communications Center and to address some of the Sheriff’s statements. Under the current operating agreement, 911 calls that originate outside of Lincoln are about 8% of the total calls. The County pays only 4% of the center’s operating costs. As a result County residents only contribute about half of the cost they generate for 911 service. We hoped to find a more fair and equitable means of funding the 911 center that allowed the costs to be split more accurately between users. The City Public Safety Director met the County’s Administrative Officer, on May 13, 2012 to explain the City’s intention seek a more equitable contribution from the County and offered to meet with the County Board chair or the full board. Mayor Beutler and Chief of Staff Rick Hoppe proposed a change in funding when they met with the County Board Chair and Vice-Chair on July 10th, 2012. The Board members indicated they understood that costs should be fairly assigned to users and asked the City to contribute more toward the cost of those law violators that needed counsel from the Public Defender’s Office. Mayor Beutler and Mr. Hoppe agreed and left the meeting with the impression that both issues could be solved in the 2012-13 budget year. On July 18th, Steve Hubka, the City Finance Director and Mr. Hoppe met with the Public Defender and the County Budget Officer to discuss the two funding issues. The City agreed to the $100,000 increase being sought by the Public Defender. Mr. Hoppe believed that the County had agreed to increase the amount paid for 911 operating costs at 8% with details to be determined. When the specifics of the Interlocal Agreement changes were put into draft form, City Attorney Rod Confer and the County Deputy Chief Administrative Officer met and corresponded on several occasions on behalf of the City and County respectively.

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A number of meetings on the issue took place between the City and with the County. The City’s representatives met with the County Board on two occasions: at the Commons meeting on July 10, 2012, and at the County Board’s staff meeting on September 6, 2012. The Public Safety Director and the Communications Coordinator also met personally with the Sheriff on July 23, 2012, corresponded or met with his Chief Deputy on August 28, September 6, and September 10, 2012 and offered to either consider any suggestions or counter proposals the Sheriff wished to present, and to provide any additional information he sought. The City Finance Department Director also provided the County’s Budget and Fiscal Officer with information that he sought, and offered to provide any additional information he wanted. The City has been open to compromise on the issue. We communicated that if Lancaster County desired some other formula for determining County costs or for phasing in an increase, they should propose a plan. A number of counter proposals contained in the Sheriff’s letter were not presented during the various City-County negotiations. We understand that the Sheriff wants some kind of phased increase, but it seems unfair to the City to be asked for a phased approach for the Emergency Communications Center while the County accepts a $100,000 increase for the Public Defender that represents an immediate ramp up to full cost recovery. In his letter Sheriff Wagner proposes that Wireless E911 surcharge funds be used to reduce the County’s contribution. Again, this was not proposed to the City at any of the various meetings. The 911 surcharge on wireless phones is used primarily for capital improvement projects that are not in the Emergency Communications Center’s operating budget, and hence not part of the base upon which the Sheriff’s percentage calculation is figured. If the County wants “credit” for 911 surcharge funds that are being used for capital improvements outside of the operating budget, then perhaps they should also be paying the same percentage of those capital costs. As an example, PSC funds paid for a replacement of the 911 telephone system this year, a capital improvement project that costs hundreds of thousands of dollars, and for which no funding was sought from or provided by Lancaster County. Sheriff Wagner stated his dissatisfaction with the Emergency Center’s place in the City’s organizational structure, writing that its placement in City’s Police Department could lead to unfair influence over day to day operations. He maintains that the Emergency Center should be a division of the Finance Department. Because the 911 Center was in Finance for 20 years does not mean that it was best from an organizational standpoint. The City has decided it makes more sense for the Center to be administratively assigned to the police department, where the function has considerably more in common with the overall mission than with the Finance Department. The police department is by far the largest user of the Emergency Communications Center, has by far the greatest interest in the Center’s efficient and effective operation, and shares or can share a great deal of practical functionality, such as training, equipment maintenance, technical support, accounting, and fleet operations, to name a few. The Emergency Communications Center continues to be an autonomous division within the police department, just as it is within the Finance Department. The 911 center’s move to the police department has created greater efficiency and effectiveness and should not be abandoned over “turf” issues. The Sheriff also expressed his concern that the County could be unfairly treated in the 911 Users Committee as a result of the location of 911 in the Police Department. He writes, “I can foresee any controversy between the three agencies similar to two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner.” Whether the Emergency Communications Center is administratively within the Finance or Police Department really doesn’t make any difference on this issue. Whether the box on the organizational chart is under Police, Finance, or Parks & Recreation, the Emergency Communications Center is still a City division, and the User’s Committee still consists of two City directors and the Sheriff. If the County is dissatisfied with the Center’s

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operations and unable to resolve its issues through the User’s Committee, the option provided in both the existing and proposed Interlocal Agreement it to terminate the agreement. Sheriff Wagner is also concerned about the Lincoln Police Department’s planned transfer of 12-14 Police Service Desk personnel to the Communications Center. He states that the move will force the County to pay for employees from which the County receives no service. We understand the Sheriff’s concern with this issue, and are perfectly amenable to some kind of language that would reasonably address this concern. City Attorney Rod Confer has drafted proposed language to do so, and this is in the hands of the County. The reason this clause does not appear in the attachment to the item on the City Council’s pending agenda is that the County has simply not yet agreed to it. We are still waiting for the County to accept the proposed amendment, in which case the amended agreement will be the one presented to the City Council for action. Sheriff Wagner’s letter expresses unease about the process in revising the 911 interlocal. He states, “There was quite a bit of back-channel contact between a number of people before the proposed changes ever came to me. I should have been the first person contacted with regard to any operational changes. Now at the eleventh hour, I am not in agreement with the proposed changes and have suggested different language which has been totally ignored. None of my concerns or proposed compromises are included in the Communications Center agreement you have before you. From my perspective, this has not been a negotiating process; the terms of this agreement are being dictated to the county without any effort at compromise.” We strongly disagree with this assessment. Earlier in this letter we detailed numerous meetings and correspondence between City and County representatives. It was not unreasonable for the City to assume that the County’s representatives were communicating with the Sheriff. The City should not be tasked with determining who represents the County. That is an internal responsibility of the County. The fact that the Sheriff feels he has not been fully-informed of the negotiations, or that the Sheriff believes he should have been the County’s representative, is not the fault of the City. As to the statement that the terms are being dictated to the County “without any effort at compromise,” several revisions to the original draft were offered by the County and agreed to by the City. The City has made repeated offers to work with County on developing an acceptable solution. Unfortunately, those offers have not been met with the same spirit with which the City met the County’s request for more equitable funding of the Public Defender’s Office. The City strongly urges the City Council to relieve Lincoln taxpayers from funding the entire costs for half of the 911 calls made by people outside of Lincoln. The County paying its fair share is a matter of fundamental fairness. Sincerely, Rick Hoppe Tom Casady Chief of Staff Public Safety Director Mayor Chris Beutler City of Lincoln

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Mary M. Meyer

Subject: Legislation on solicitation of City Staff for charities

Importance: High

Rick: As you have observed the past few days in email exchanges, I have relayed some concerns from citizens on the pending legislation regarding solicitation by City employees. I just left a telephone message for you (3:00 pm Friday—sorry for late afternoon call) in which I asked to have this matter put on pending for a week or two. I am not sure whether public hearing should be reopened. This short delay will allow Staff and Council members to discuss some modifications to the language for both “city time” and the “uniform” for off-duty solicitations. It may also be helpful to get some input from organizations like the United Way, which has traditionally worked with employers to solicit through their organizations. The issues that have been presented to me include

(1) solicitation on City time (one suggestion was for the employee to take vacation time) and the potential pressure on other employees to contribute

a. Some have suggested that due to the large number of holidays, vacation and sick time, funeral leave and other benefits, that City employees could use personal time

i. This was contrasted to the lesser paid time off in the private sector, even where an employer might allow “paid time” solicitation

b. Another concept was to have groups like United Way make presentations at an early breakfast meeting so that City staff time is not used

(2) wearing of uniforms during solicitation, especially off-duty and the intimidation effect many citizens have raised Because I have received so many communications on this matter, I feel it is important to constructively address the concerns. At the same time, I want to be cognizant of the generosity of our City employees for charitable endeavors like the United Way and Food Bank, to name two. Simultaneously, we could address a “policy” on solicitations that could be issued by the Mayor to give more concrete direction. I will have Mary Meyer share this email with my City Council colleagues. Thank you in advance for considering my request. Jon JON A. CAMP Haymarket Square/CH, Ltd. 200 Haymarket Square 808 P Street P.O. Box 82307 Lincoln, NE 68501-2307 Office: 402.474.1838/402.474.1812 Fax: 402.474.1838 Cell: 402.560.1001 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lincolnhaymarket.com

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Mary M. Meyer

From: Jon Camp [[email protected]]Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 6:56 PMTo: David Berkowitz; Jim HansbroughCc: [email protected]; Mayor; Rick D. Hoppe; Mary M. Meyer; Miki

Esposito; [email protected]; Thomas Zimmerman ([email protected]) ([email protected])

Subject: LJS Op-Ed

Jim and David: Congratulations to Jim on his Op-Ed piece in today’s LJS. I will be interested in any further developments/communication with Wal-Mart. My goal is to get a meeting schedule with Stone-Ridge Estates representatives, W-M representatives, key City staff (Mayor’s office, City Council, Public Works) to discuss together the safety issue and other concerns of SRE. There appears to be confusion on communications between W-M and SRE and the extent of concessions by W-M. To facilitate such a meeting, I am copying a number of individuals on this email with the hope that this meeting can be arranged. Perhaps Rick Hoppe, Chief of Staff to Mayor Beutler, will be able to coordinate the meeting. Best regards, Jon




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From: David Berkowitz [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 6:44 PM To: Jim Hansbrough Cc: Mayor; Mayor's staff lead; DiAnna R. Schimek; Jon Camp Subject: Thanks for the Local View Article Hi Jim, I have just read your thoughtful piece in today's Lincoln Journalstar: http://journalstar.com/news/opinion/editorial/columnists/local-view-safety-for-children-should-not-be-compromised/article_7d0a2fe5-3389-54f5-8ade-7222309cc58c.html Nice job, Jim – well written! We in the SRE neighborhood really appreciate all of the effort that you have put into researching and presenting this issue in a persuasive, factual, yet very balanced manner. One thing that I have learned through the petition drive, the well-attended town hall meetings, and many subsequent discussions/meetings is that we have some of the most thoughtful citizens in Lincoln living in our neighborhood, and that certainly cuts across party lines. This group has done a beautiful job of presenting its views to the Mayor, the City Council, Wal-Mart and the public. The ball is in the court of our elected leaders to balance the apparent desire for tax revenue and commercial development with much bigger issues of safety and City planning for the next generation! Their actions or inactions will speak volumes! Obviously, we are looking for bold leadership, those who seek to do the right thing, even if it means not conforming, deviating from cookie-cutter planning. George Norris certainly taught us this well - the uniqueness and effectiveness of our Unicameral is a testament to Nebraska ingenuity, leadership, independence and practicality. In the case at hand, such leadership might mean correcting or modifying past mistakes, and standing up to outside corporate interests and their lawyers, where big issues (e.g. safety (!) and long-view planning) demand this. That is certainly what we expect! And Lincoln is after all, a great city, and very important for this state. Best wishes, David P.S. Had the chance to see Harvey Perlman and JB Milliken in Columbus yesterday – Had a good discussion about planning in Lincoln around the University and the City, and the need to plan well! Had a great visit to the OSU Chemistry Department all day Friday. Hope your business trip is going well! David Berkowitz 8051 Tropp Ridge Drive ________________________________________ David Berkowitz Willa Cather Professor of Chemistry 824.A Hamilton Hall University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE 68588-0304 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (402)-472-2738 Internet: http://www.chem.unl.edu/dbb/ and

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David Berkowitz Program Director Chemical Synthesis (SYN) and Chemistry of Life Processes (CLP) Programs National Science Foundation 4201 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22230 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (703)-292-8171 Internet: http://www.nsf.gov/mps/che/about.jsp

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Mary M. Meyer

Subject: LJS Op-Ed

From: Michaela Maglalang [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 10:04 AM To: Jon Camp; David Berkowitz; Jim Hansbrough Cc: Mayor; Rick D. Hoppe; Mary M. Meyer; Miki Esposito; [email protected]; Thomas Zimmerman ([email protected]) ([email protected]) Subject: RE: LJS Op-Ed We are having a neighborhood Stone Ridge meeting on Thursday, Oct. 18th @ 7:00 pm at Adams Elementary School. I realize that is about 10 days away, but if nothing takes shape before the 18th, we can meeting an hour prior to the neighborhood meeting. From: Jon Camp [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 6:56 PM To: David Berkowitz; Jim Hansbrough Cc: Michaela Maglalang; Mayor ([email protected]); Rick D. Hoppe; 'Mary M. Meyer ([email protected])'; [email protected]; [email protected]; Thomas Zimmerman ([email protected]) ([email protected]) Subject: LJS Op-Ed Jim and David: Congratulations to Jim on his Op-Ed piece in today’s LJS. I will be interested in any further developments/communication with Wal-Mart. My goal is to get a meeting schedule with Stone-Ridge Estates representatives, W-M representatives, key City staff (Mayor’s office, City Council, Public Works) to discuss together the safety issue and other concerns of SRE. There appears to be confusion on communications between W-M and SRE and the extent of concessions by W-M. To facilitate such a meeting, I am copying a number of individuals on this email with the hope that this meeting can be arranged. Perhaps Rick Hoppe, Chief of Staff to Mayor Beutler, will be able to coordinate the meeting. Best regards, Jon

JON A. CAMP Haymarket Square/CH, Ltd. 200 Haymarket Square 808 P Street P.O. Box 82307 Lincoln, NE 68501-2307 Office: 402.474.1838/402.474.1812 Fax: 402.474.1838 Cell: 402.560.1001 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lincolnhaymarket.com “The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public's money”


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